In Friday’s news the Bureau of Labor Statistics says U.S. employers added just 142,000 jobs in August, snapping a six-month streak of hiring above 200,000 and posting the smallest gain in eight months. The unemployment rate fell to 6.1 percent…
A few weeks ago I saw a very successful airline captain. In his own words – “I’m at the apex of my career.” He makes in excess of $200,000 annually and has the respect and admiration of everyone who knows him. …
We’ve all heard the old adage, “Winners never quit, quitters never win.” Is that really true? Does that mean that if you’re driving from Detroit to Miami and you suddenly realize you’re actually headed for Savannah you would simply continue…
Here’s an interesting solution you may be able to adapt to a domestic or work situation. Two neighbors had adjoining farms. One raised wheat – he also had children and large dogs. The other farmer raised sheep. The sheep farmer…
This is a guest post byJonathan Milligan, a former Executive Recruiter turned Problogger. He is in high demand as a blogging coach and heads up the very active Blogging Your Passion Group in the 48Days.net community. His most recent work…
This is a guest post from 48Days.net member John Henderson. Recently John sent me a copy of his book along with a handwritten note from his kids that said: “Dear Dan Miller, Thank you for helping my dad find the…
I just finished reading a new book – not yet released. I’ll share more on September 9th. The book is full of stories about people setting out on adventures and big ideas. Here’s a segment titled What People Say About…
In 1998 I published the first edition of 48 Days to Creative Income (content now in No More Mondays). In that little 3-ring binder product I addressed the idea of needing a lot of money to start a business. I…
This is a guest post by Jenny Hester, a wife, mom of 3, blogger, beach lover, and now author of “21 Ways to Invite Excellence into your Life“. She says she was as lost as an Easter egg when she…
I love the idea of “repurposing” content, used materials and products. Think about the pulverized tires that now provide a soft playground area, the plastic bottles that are now picnic tables, the discarded glass that is now an attractive countertop,…